The quintessential gym selfie

People regularly take selfies in the gym, as it communicates two messages. One: “I’m smug about going to the gym!” Two: “Look how hot I am from going to the gym!”

(But, actually, this grandad selfie has a more inspiring story behind it. It was originally posted on Reddit by his grandson, who revealed that his 90 year old grandfather had survived the Auschwitz and Dachau concentration camps during World War II. He goes to the gym to keep fit, as being strong saved his life during the Holocaust.)

The smiling knowingly selfie

These photos are ones from people who might not yet be comfortable with the delicate art of the selfie. So they smile semi-ironically, knowingly, as if to say, “Listen, I know this is a joke, okay? So you can’t even TRY slagging me.”

The lift selfie

The night out selfie

The common or garden selfie, most frequently spotted on our social networks of a Friday or Saturday night. “LOOK HOW MUCH FUN I’M HAVING!” this selfie screams. If you were having that much fun, would you really be painstakingly documenting it? Think on.

The supposedly ironic selfie

We all know the type of person – too proud to admit they take photographs of themselves on their webcam or phone. So they make out like it’s all a big joke. However, they still upload these “ironic” selfies. We’re onto you. You’re as bad as the rest of us.